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: Released towards the end of the [[Generation 1 | : Released towards the end of the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|European Generation 1]] toyline, the Lightformers' (and [[Trakkon]]s') big [[gimmick]] were gun platforms that could be mounted on the figures in vehicle mode or manned in robot mode. These platforms used a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you looked through their targeting scopes. | ||
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Revision as of 09:28, 5 July 2010
- The Lightformers are an Autobot subgroup from the Generation 1 and Generation 2 portions of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Lightformers are two Autobots who fight using big artillery platforms in either mode. They are:
The Lightformers' evil counterparts are the Decepticon Trakkons.
Fiction
Marvel UK Comics continuity
Official Transformers Generation 2 Annual
IDW comics continuity
Ironfist was a Wreckers reservist, armed with a powerful Lightformer Cannon. Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1
Toys
Generation 1
- Released towards the end of the European Generation 1 toyline, the Lightformers' (and Trakkons') big gimmick were gun platforms that could be mounted on the figures in vehicle mode or manned in robot mode. These platforms used a combination of light-piping and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you looked through their targeting scopes.
Generation 2
- The Lightformers were again available as part of the Generation 2 toyline a year later. The toys themselves were identical to their earlier versions, but were now packaged in Generation 2-themed blister cards instead of Generation 1 boxes.
